Lawson Software Names Eduardo Sanchez Executive Vice President of Global Sales

Lawson Software Names Eduardo Sanchez Executive Vice President of Global Sales

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 10, 2007--Regulatory News:

    Lawson Software (Nasdaq:LWSN) today announced the appointment of
Eduardo Sanchez as executive vice president of global sales. Sanchez
brings more than 25 years of experience in global technology sales and
consulting, having worked for business software providers in many
countries, including France, the United States, Argentina and the
United Kingdom.

    Sanchez' career includes 13 years with MicroStrategy, Inc., a
business intelligence software provider, where he served most recently
as corporate vice president of worldwide sales and services. At
MicroStrategy, Sanchez established a proven track record of driving
revenue growth and profitability by improving efficiencies in sales
and services, introducing new sales and services offerings and
building effective global partner programs.

    Most recently, Sanchez worked for Cartesis S.A., a Paris-based
business performance management software provider serving
vertical-specific industries. As chief operating officer of Cartesis'
global operations, Sanchez was responsible for sales, consulting,
education, customer care, partner relations and packaged solutions.
Cartesis was purchased by Business Objects in June 2007."The addition of Eduardo strengthens our team considerably. He is
a proven sales leader who understands our business and shares my
commitment for execution excellence," said Harry Debes, president and
CEO of Lawson. "Along with strengthening our sales leadership, the
addition of Eduardo will free more of my time to focus on the
company's strategy and growth opportunities, given that I have doubled
as the sales leader over the past 12 months.""I welcome the opportunity to lead global sales for Lawson and to
help the company continue its transformation into an efficient and
effective global enterprise - and sales productivity will be key to
our success," said Sanchez. "I will align our sales efforts to deliver
Lawson's superior product line and demonstrate the superior customer
experience Lawson is known for."

    Sanchez will join Debes and other Lawson executives on the
European leg of the company's "What's Next" tour, starting Sept. 10.
The "What's Next" tour provides an opportunity for Lawson executives
to meet with customers and prospects around the globe, and includes
stops in Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and Sweden.

    About Lawson Software

    Lawson Software provides software and service solutions to 4,000
customers in manufacturing, distribution, maintenance and service
sector industries across 40 countries. Lawson's solutions include
Enterprise Performance Management, Supply Chain Management, Enterprise
Resource Planning, Customer Relationship Management, Manufacturing
Resource Planning, Enterprise Asset Management and industry-tailored
applications. Lawson solutions assist customers in simplifying their
businesses or organizations by helping them streamline processes,
reduce costs and enhance business or operational performance. Lawson
is headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., and has offices around the world.
Visit Lawson online at www.lawson.com.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains forward-looking statements that
contain risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements
contain statements of intent, belief or current expectations of Lawson
Software and its management. Such forward-looking statements are not
guarantees of future results and involve risks and uncertainties that
may cause actual results to differ materially from the potential
results discussed in the forward-looking statements. The company is
not obligated to update forward-looking statements based on
circumstances or events that occur in the future. Risks and
uncertainties that may cause such differences include but are not
limited to: uncertainties in Lawson's ability to realize synergies and
revenue opportunities anticipated from the Intentia International
acquisition; uncertainties in the software industry; uncertainties as
to when and whether the conditions for the recognition of deferred
revenue will be satisfied; global military conflicts; terrorist
attacks; pandemics, and any future events in response to these
developments; changes in conditions in the company's targeted
industries; increased competition and other risk factors listed in the
company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. Lawson assumes no obligation to
update any forward-looking information contained in this press
release.

CONTACT: Lawson Software
             U.S. Media:
             Joe Thornton, +1-651-767-6154
             joe.thornton@us.lawson.com
             or
             Europe Media:
             Lut Verschueren, +32-9-236-16-36
             Lut.verschueren@be.lawson.com